A small slice of New England

Mailbox Project – Step 1

Our old post was looking a bit worse for wear so a new one was definitely in order! Not only did I want to change out the mailbox and post but I also wanted to move the mailbox to make it more accessable to my Mom. To add a bit of charm to the front door and color to the front yard, I decided to place the mailbox in a garden of its own. More on that in step 2 and 3!

As you can see, the old mailbox is in the background. It is sort of lost in the bush and not adding any curb appeal. The new post was was on my Wish List and Mom gave it to me for my birthday. In researching my options I took some time to find a post that fit with the style of the house. Since the house is white, I chose the post in white. Other colors are available. The mailbox was another matter. Most mailboxes you would consider a normal size are actually small.

Keep this in mind if you decide to purchase a jumbo box. Jumbo is HUGE. After returning it I went with a large. I chose black as it would bring out the color of the shutters.

It is important to realize that this poly-resin post does not come with anything but the post itself. You will need a mounting kit to attach the post to the ground. Also, you will need mailbox mounting plate to attach the mailbox to the post arm. Lastly, you will, of course, need the mailbox. All assembly can be done with a cordless drill, socket wrench and a little elbow grease.

Once assembled, step 2 will be preparing the ground for the garden and placing the post in the ground. Step 3, choosing and arranging the plants.